Office Admin

1. Make sure your fees are clearly posted and understood by your patients before they begin treatment. There is nothing worse than a patient receiving a bill when they think they are covered by a government plan.

2. Don't be afraid to charge for your services. You have spent a lot of time and money to obtain you license and you deserve a return on that investment.

What should I charge?
Most ND rates are very reasonable especially compared to other "service" professions such as lawyers and plumbers! Set your own rates and feel comfortable about them. If you are providing exceptional advice and service to your patients they won't begrudge paying you a fair price.

A few hints about pricing:

1. Don't be afraid to charge for your services. You've invested a lot in your knowledge and expertise. You deserve a fair return.

When you hire a new employee, make sure to follow the list below to fully integrate him/her into your practice.

1. Prepare his/her desk, cabinets, telephone and supplies
2. Engrave a nametag, and desk sign
3. Introduce to all employees
4. Outline what the employee should do that day and during the orientation period. Checklist of all tasks to be learned, and who is doing the training.
5. Tour of the office
6. Film the first introduction to a  patient
7. Assign a “buddy”

Hire a lawyer
This is one expense you can’t afford not to incur. And do it BEFORE you sign the lease, not after!

Square feet
Most commercial leases are quoted per square foot of space per year, rather than an overall amount per month. Bring you own measuring tape, and don’t pay for space like common hallways that you cannot use.

Commercial leases are different from residential leases

The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor is especially relevant when source deductions are concerned. As noted earlier, an employer must make certain deductions and remittances from the salaries and wages of its employees for amounts owing for employment insurance (El), the Canada Pension Plan (CPP), and income tax. In addition, the employer must also make employment insurance and Canada Pension Plan payments on behalf of all employees.

As noted earlier, an employee is someone who works for you under a contract of service. An independent contractor, on the other hand, works for you under a contract for services. The distinction is a subtle but nonetheless important one.

Decide on type of practice – alone/with partner(s)/with chiro/with MD

Arrange renovations